How much does commuting suck
04-05-2023, 07:20 PM
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How much does commuting suck
I just joined AW and was wondering what a schedule would be like to commute from MSP to DAY. I understand commuting is terrible but as the new guy what can I expect an average month to be like in terms of a schedule?
edit: How long would I be a dayton base and what would it be like to commute to MKE/ORD?
edit: How long would I be a dayton base and what would it be like to commute to MKE/ORD?
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04-05-2023, 07:33 PM
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I’ve never been based in DAY so someone can correct me if I’m wrong but MSP to DAY will be a 2 leg commute and trips start early and end late so you’ll probably have to commute in a day early and get home a day late so a 4 day trip will turn into 6 days away from home.
04-06-2023, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Imapylot
I’ve never been based in DAY so someone can correct me if I’m wrong but MSP to DAY will be a 2 leg commute and trips start early and end late so you’ll probably have to commute in a day early and get home a day late so a 4 day trip will turn into 6 days away from home.
You could one leg this commute but it will be offline on DL.
04-06-2023, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by letMeINNNN
I just joined AW and was wondering what a schedule would be like to commute from MSP to DAY. I understand commuting is terrible but as the new guy what can I expect an average month to be like in terms of a schedule?
edit: How long would I be a dayton base and what would it be like to commute to MKE/ORD?
edit: How long would I be a dayton base and what would it be like to commute to MKE/ORD?
However, as commutes go, MSP-ORD isnt too bad. I commuted that a lot in my time at AW. The flights are full and there's competition for standby but having UA, AA, and DL gives you a lot of options. Just put up with MSP-DAY for a little bit and then try to get ORD.
Also, you have MSP-MDW as an alternative.
04-06-2023, 11:09 AM
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As someone who had to do the commute to a MX base (cae) when a new captain, expect the crappy lines that are early shows and late finishes. That turns your basic schedule of 4 on/3 off into 6 on/1 off due to commuting day prior and day after. It blows at first but gets better with time with increasing seniority/getting a more commutable base.
Best of luck
Best of luck
04-06-2023, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by threeighteen
Why not apply at Endeavor/SkyWest and be based in MSP?
04-06-2023, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by letMeINNNN
I actually have a job at skywest but their training is too far out. Is getting a type rating and then leaving right away frowned upon? I assume so..
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